Optical+Ethernet

ADVA Optical Networking’s Optical+Ethernet solution allows service providers and enterprises to seamlessly address the burgeoning increase in demand for bandwidth and strict performance in metropolitan networks caused by the fast growth of packet-centric applications and services. Advanced Carrier Ethernet capabilities combined with the reach, scale and reliability of optical networking products enable a ubiquitous service plane for profitable, next-generation services while maintaining the cost-effectiveness and simplicity that makes Ethernet so attractive.

Our Optical+Ethernet solution extends fundamental attributes of Carrier Ethernet technology across the optical transport network, therefore enabling seamless integration with the switching and routing layer. This solution includes the standards-compliant implementation of:

• Packet-based aggregation for efficient bandwidth scaling and higher utilization of switch and router port resources
• Ethernet OAM and CFM tools for end-to-end service monitoring and assurance
• Packet-based performance monitoring for MEF-compliant service metrics across the entire network
• Ethernet protection and redundancy schemes for highest service availability while consuming minimum bandwidth resources

A converged Optical+Ethernet transport solution enables service providers to boost their network efficiency in:

• Wireline backhaul applications for triple-play service offerings bundling voice, video and high-speed broadband services in fiber-to-the cabinet/building applications
• Mobile backhaul solutions by simplifying edge aggregation and providing a platform for seamless migration from 3G to 4G technology
• Business Ethernet services with reliable service delivery to large and medium sized enterprises
• Multi-service transport by being service agnostic to any higher layer protocol

ADVA Optical Networking offers a proven and synergistic Optical+Ethernet solution in which the FSP 150 and FSP 3000, combined with the FSP Network Manager and FSP Service Manager, enable service providers and enterprises to develop cost-effective strategies that service the growing demand for wavelength and packet-based services.